Stress is a fact of life. It stimulates the fight-or-flight response, which can be good if you need to work hard for a limited amount of time or react quickly to potential dangers.

But being stressed out too often or for long periods of time can negatively affect your health. Although you may not be able to eliminate stress completely, you can find ways to keep it under control.

Dial down stress with these proven techniques.

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subjects: emotional-health, relaxation, stress